Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paideia School 15 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paideia School 15's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paideia School 15 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paideia School 15 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2393 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paideia School 15's ranking?
Paideia School 15 is ranked #2393 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paideia School 15 often compared to?
Paideia School 15is often viewed alongside schools like Patricia A Dichiaro School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paideia School 15?
583 students attend Paideia School 15.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Paideia School 15 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paideia School 15?
Paideia School 15 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paideia School 15 offer ?
Paideia School 15 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paideia School 15 part of?
Paideia School 15 is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Paideia School 15 located?
Paideia School 15 is located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Tuckahoe, NY.
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